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Monthly Archives: October, 2022

Politics

President Toni Preckwinkle Releases FY23 Executive Budget Recommendation

Silence DoGood - October 6, 2022

Preckwinkle provided a snapshot of some of the many programs that are moving forward in this budget and future years using federal relief funding. #cookcounty

Community

IDOI Urges Finalization of Federal Rulemaking to Help Guarantee Protections from Gender-Related and Sexual Orientation Discrimination Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

Silence DoGood - October 5, 2022

While Illinois and some other states already have laws affirming protections, insurance regulators point to limited federal guidance as one of the reasons for confusion in the health insurance marketplace and ongoing complaints from consumers who have been denied coverage. #insurance

Politics

Comptroller’s Race: Mendoza Touts State’s Fiscal Progress; Teresi Focuses on Recent Corruption

Peter Hancock | Capitol News Illinois - October 5, 2022

As the state’s chief fiscal officer, the comptroller is often referred to as manager of the state’s checkbook

Business

Orland Park Turkey Trot Returns for 34th Year

Silence DoGood - October 5, 2022

Registration is available online at orlandpark.org and in-person at the Orland Park Sportsplex, located at 1351 W 159th Street, and at the Frederick T. Owens Village Hall, located at 14700 S. Ravinia Avenue.

Politics

Fioretti: Evans and Dart Owe a ‘Sworn Duty’ to Protect the Public

Silence DoGood - October 4, 2022

Cooper was killed during a carjacking allegedly committed by two men while they were on court-ordered electronic home monitoring while they awaited trial on charges for other crimes. #cookcountyboard

Community

On 38th Anniversary of his Judicial Commission, Judge Norgle Retires

Silence DoGood - October 4, 2022

“I want to thank Judge Norgle for his great dedication and service to this Court and the people of this district for 38 years,” said Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer. #JudgeNorgle

Community

Illinois Courts Award $315,000 to Pilot Justice and Mental Health Collaborations in Circuits Around the State

Silence DoGood - October 4, 2022

The JMHCPs are free, confidential, and voluntary court-based resources. Referrals may come from Court Staff, Probation Officers, Defense Counsel, and the State’s Attorney’s office. Individuals may also self-refer. #IllinoisCourts

Community

Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump Retained by Family of Genesis Hicks, Man Who Died After Being Tased by Frisco Police

Silence DoGood - October 4, 2022

"Genesis Hicks was unarmed and running away from the police when he was tased, which ultimately led to his death. Running away from the police should not be a death sentence, but we often see it resulting in one for Black men." #BenCrump

Crime